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With Message Center

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer and 2004 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    NOTE: For optimum calibration, drive to an open, level location away from large metallic objects or structures. Switch off all non-essential electrical accessories (rear window defrost, heater A/C, map lamps, wipers, etc.) and make sure all doors are closed.
  1. Start the vehicle.
  2. Press the RESET button until RESET FOR CAL is displayed in the message center display.
  3. NOTE: To exit the calibration adjustment mode before carrying out a compass adjustment, press the INFO button.
  4. Press the RESET button until CIRCLE SLOWLY TO CAL is displayed in the message center display.
  5. Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle no more than 5 times at no more than 5 km/h (3 mph) until CIRCLE SLOWLY TO CAL changes to CALIBRATION COMPLETED in the message center.